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Oncology |
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| Article Title |
Image-based brachytherapy for cervical cancer
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| Manuscript Source |
Invited Manuscript |
| All Author List |
John A Vargo and Sushil Beriwal |
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| Corresponding Author |
Sushil Beriwal, MD, Department of Radiation Oncology, Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC 300 Halket St, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, United States. beriwals@upmc.edu |
| Key Words |
Cervical cancer; Brachytherapy; Image-based brachytherapy; 3D-planning; Magnetic resonance imaging-based brachytherapy; Groupe Europeen de Curietherapie-European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology Working Group guidelines |
| Core Tip |
Brachytherapy is an integral part of radical pelvic radiation therapy for cervical cancer. While image-based planning has gained wide acceptance in external beam radiotherapy, the integration of image-based planning for brachytherapy has lagged significantly. More recently advances in planning software/hardware have lead to increased use of image-based brachytherapy. Herein, we highlight the clinical advantages of 3D brachytherapy planning for cervical cancer. We present multiple modalities for image-based brachytherapy including outcome data and dose constraints. Finally we outline practical guidelines for contouring target volumes and critical organs; and present future directions in image-based brachytherapy aimed towards improving cervical cancer outcomes. |
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2014-12-11 14:23 |
| Citation |
Vargo JA, Beriwal S. Image-based brachytherapy for cervical cancer. World J Clin Oncol 2014; 5(5): 921-930 |
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http://www.wjgnet.com/2218-4333/full/v5/i5/921.htm |
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http://dx.doi.org/10.5306/wjco.v5.i5.921 |
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